New home not ready yet? Blue Ox picks up your belongings, seals them in our private vaults in our climate-controlled Houston warehouse, and delivers them when you're ready. One company, one crew, no rental truck and no storage unit to load yourself.
How Blue Ox Storage Works
- We pick up. Our moving crew wraps and loads your furniture and boxes, just like a regular move.
- We seal it in your vaults. Your items go into wooden vaults used only for your belongings. Each vault is sealed and stored in our warehouse on Clara Road.
- We store it. Climate-controlled, video-monitored and alarmed, for as long as you need.
- We deliver. When you're ready, we bring everything to your new home, in the Houston area or long-distance.
Private Vaults, Not a Shared Room
Each vault measures about 7 ft × 7 ft × 5 ft and holds one customer's items only. Vaults are sealed at pickup and stay sealed until you need them. Larger pieces that don't fit in a vault, like long sofas or headboards, go on our overflow storage racking inside the same warehouse.
How many vaults most homes need:
- 1-bedroom: 2 to 3 vaults
- 2-bedroom: 3 to 4 vaults
- 3-bedroom: 4 to 6 vaults
- 4-bedroom: 6 or more vaults
Your moving consultant confirms the count with your estimate.
Climate-Controlled, All of It
The entire warehouse is climate-controlled, not just one section. Houston heat and humidity warp wood, crack leather and grow mildew in a standard storage unit. Ours keeps furniture, electronics, photos and documents stable year-round.
Secure, Monitored and Protected
- Located at our own facility at 6355 Clara Rd, Houston, TX 77041
- Video-monitored around the clock
- Alarm system
- Full fire sprinkler system
- Vaults stay sealed until you need them
- Our warehouse is only accessible by our employees
How Much Does Moving Storage Cost in Houston?
Vault storage at Blue Ox runs $60 to $75 per vault per month, depending on how long you store. Stays of more than 3 months get the lower monthly rate, and there's no minimum stay.
Pickup and delivery are billed at our regular hourly moving rates, just like any move.
Your moving consultant gives you one written estimate that covers the move into storage, monthly storage and delivery, so there are no surprises.
Can I Get to My Things While They're in Storage?
Yes, by appointment. Because your items are sealed in vaults, we pull your vaults for you at a scheduled time so you can get what you need. There's a charge for each vault pull, quoted when you schedule.
Is My Stuff Protected in Storage?
Yes. The valuation coverage you select during your move carries over to your storage.
What We Can't Store
For safety, we can't store food, plants, liquids, firearms, or fuel and oil (including gas cans and equipment that still has fuel in it).
Delivery When You're Ready
We deliver out of storage to any address you choose, in the Houston area or long-distance. You can take everything at once or schedule deliveries in parts.
Who Uses Blue Ox Storage
Blue Ox storage is built for people in the middle of a move.
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Between Closings
Your sale closes before your purchase, or your new build isn't finished.
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Temporary Relocations
Work assignments, renovations, or a move while you look for the right home.
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Expats and Long-Term Travel
Store your household safely while you're overseas.
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Overflow Storage
Downsizing or combining homes and need space for what doesn't fit yet.
Moving and Storage FAQs
We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions with answers.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to give us a call at 832.934.2583.
Can movers store my items if my new place isn't ready in Houston?
Yes. Blue Ox picks up your belongings, stores them in sealed private vaults in our climate-controlled Houston warehouse, and delivers them when your new home is ready.
